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Provisional Inter-Area indoor T&F challenge timetable at Lee Valley Athletics Centre on 25/2/2024. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Special festive message and updates including the provisional timetable for Indoor champs on Sunday 25th February 2024, from Brett Davis at WMAL. Hi everybody, and a Happy New Year! Please see attached provisional inter-area timetable from the  England  Masters Athletics Association, and details of teams entered so far (*below). https://www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk/post/provisional-inter-area-indoor-t-f-challenge-2024-timetable-at-lee-valley-athletics-centre-on-25-2-20 Brett explained: "So it looks like we can now go ahead with selection on this basis. Both team managers will be focussing their minds on team selection in the coming weeks and from my viewpoint I will be trying to establish which men are in the mix and what form they have, so will be grateful for any indications of availability/from, as previously

Unique WMAL opportunity and special webinar offer about Men’s Health...with Elite82 and experts. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Welsh Masters Athletics are promoting a unique Men’s Health opportunity provided by Elite82, who are a local company based in South Wales, and are a High Performance and Movement specialist.   They are running an informative webinar on Tuesday 5th December between 7pm-8.30pm, and WMAL have arranged a special offer for interested persons, including a 10% discount deal!  In addition, there is an Early Bird offer with the sale ending on 24th November, of just £20, less the special discount for registrations.  *Check out the details of this special seminar on the link below:   https://www.elite82.co.uk/event-details/mens-health-the-facts-around-testosterone   Men's Health: The facts around testosterone: About the event: All questions answered by a qualified physician.  Male Hormone Cycle - Testosterone – How it works. Symptoms

North Wales Cross Country Championships - Wrexham 6th January 2024... https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Report by Bernie Jones - North Wales XC League. The North Wales Cross Country Championships will take place at Ysgol Morgan Llwyd Wrexham on Saturday 6th January 2024. The timetable is as follows: 11-00am   Under 11irls   Approx. 1 Mile (1 small lap) 11-20am  Under 13 Girls/Under 11 Boys   Approx. 1.5 Miles (1 big lap) 11-45am  Under 15 Girls/Under 13 Boys   Approx. 2 Miles (2 small laps) 12.15pm  Under 17 Ladies/Under 15 Boys Approx. 3 Miles (2 big laps) 1.00pm  Under 20/Senior/Master Women/Under 17 Men/65+ Men Approx. 3.5 Miles (1 small/2 big laps) 2.00pm  Senior/Master Men/Under 20 Men Approx. 5.25 Miles (4 big laps) Entries are on-line only via the following link:   https://www.entrycentral.com/NorthWalesCCChamps Under 11's; 13's & 15's £5-00 entry fee. All others £9-00 Closing date for entries is 2nd January 2024. *SEE ALSO: Don Ha

*Will Williams (*above) had a good parkrun and finished 2nd overall Road Runners claim six age category wins at another puddle-filled Conwy parkrun... Report by Don Hale. Photos by Steve Jeffery.  https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Over two hundred mixed ability athletes took part in last Saturday’s Conwy parkrun with many participants travelling from far and wide to enjoy this puddle-filled but picturesque 5k course. North Wales Road  Runners  entered fourteen members and collected six age category victories in addition to three second places and three third, with many enjoying much improved times despite the very wet conditions underfoot.  Will Williams  was the pick of the team finishing 2nd overall with another good run in 18 minutes and 37 seconds to win his MV50 cat. He was followed by  Will Evans  7th with a new PB of 20.13, and won his MV40 age cat, whilst  Stuart Culverhouse  remained hot on his heels throughout, and was just one-second behind W

Notice of Annual General Meeting on Saturday 25 November 2023 at 11.00am by Zoom. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the British Masters Athletic Federation will take place on Saturday 25 November 2023.    The meeting will be held on “Zoom” and joining details will be circulated later. The Agenda for the meeting will be circulated at a later date.  Any items for the Agenda should be submitted to the Hon Secretary as soon as possible, and on or before 25 October 2023. *Just to clarify, the November meeting is the British Masters Athletics AGM, the October meeting is the BMAF services AGM.    Please Note:   BMAF Constitution All members of Constituent Associations and Clubs may attend the AGM and vote.  A two thirds majority is required for amendments to the constitution, other motions a simple majority. The notice of the AGM must be given at least 60 days prior to the meeting. Nominations of Officers

* Gwennan Charlton (*above) on the finish line after her Torchlight Trail race. Gwennan enjoyed her night race in the woods. Report by Don Hale.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   NWRRC athlete Gwennan Charlton took part in the Sandman Black Diamond Torchlight Trail 5k plus event last Saturday night which was set amidst the pine trees and sand dunes of Newborough Forest, Anglesey.  Staged during the Sandman Triathlon weekend, the events offered either a 5.3k, or a 10.6k trail race option, promising a very special experience for all those taking part.  The trail races started and finished in the village and took runners around the forest trails before welcoming them back at the end of their adventure. It was primarily a fun-run for all abilities, and for people who love trail running but perhaps wanted to try something different. Gwennan certainly enjoyed her night-out and finished 8th overall, and she was also the 4th female finisher in 37 minutes 29 s

*Road Runner Steve Gardner (*above) was the first NWRRC man home. Splash down at Conwy parkrun as student Harry takes the honours despite the wet and windy conditions. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Steve Jeffery. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   Entries were well-down at the Conwy parkrun last Saturday, which perhaps was not too surprising given the horribly wet weather, combined with a gusty wind, and a near waterlogged 5k course. Just 156 mixed ability runners braved the event which incredibly registered talented local student  Harry Jackson (Manchester Metropolitan University AC) for his first victory at Conwy following twenty-seven previous attempts including a second and third placing.  Harry  was the first male finisher in an amazing time - given the challenging conditions - of just 17 minutes and 22 seconds. He was followed by visiting club runner  William Richardson  (Irvine RC) on his debut in 17.48, and  Grant Little  in 18.44. The 1st female

*The NWRRC team who Raced the Train last Wednesday (*back row l-r), Cai Roberts, Steve Bozier, Rachel Morris, Ben Hudson and Karl Morris, and (*front row) Kelly Alford, Hannah Griffith, Vicky Taylor and Sarah Hudson. Perfect night to ‘Race the Highland Train’ back from Dinas to Caernarfon for 300 runners... Report by Don Hale. Some photos courtesy of Kelly Alford.   https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk   It proved to be another exciting dash from start to finish as nearly three-hundred mixed ability runners attempted to Race the Highland train from Dinas station to Caernarfon last Wednesday night. On a warm and almost perfect evening  Tomos Roberts  (Meirionnydd RC) was the first athlete home in a fast time of just 14 minutes and 51 seconds over this interesting 5k course, with  Ifan Dafydd  (Eryri Harriers) 2nd in 14.55, and  John Higgs  3rd in 15.02. In addition,  Simon Cole (GOG Triathlon) finished in 5th place in 15.15. The 1st female runner was  Rachel